6 days Primates and Wildlife
Itinerary
Day 1 -Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
This morning you will be picked up around 8:00 am from Kampala (or Entebbe) by our guide who will brief you about your tour. You will later be driven in a comfortable and secure touring vehicle to the extreme South-West in which will take around 8 hours of drive. Lunch will be provided en-route at Mbarara, arriving late in the evening for an overnight and relax at the resort with stunning views of the lake with scattered Islands as you wait for the next day’s adventure.
Accommodation:
Budget – Buhoma Community Rest Camp
Mid-Range – Engagi Lodge
Luxury – Buhoma Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Day 2 Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorilla Trekking)
This morning you will have an early morning breakfast at 6:30 am and with packed Lunch you will move to the Park headquarters to join other trackers in a briefing about the gorilla trekking rules at 7:30 am. You will trek through thick creepers and undergrowth with your guides to find the Gorillas, which can take you 1-8 hours. The steeply forested landscape is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access by tourists.
Accommodation:
Budget – Buhoma Community Rest Camp
Mid-Range – Engagi Lodge
Luxury – Buhoma Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Day 3: 9th Jan. 2022 Queen Elizabeth National Park – Ishasha Sector
After a relaxed breakfast, depart for Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, Ishasha sector is notably recognized for its resident Tree climbing lions that are an exceptional attraction and one among the highlights on all safaris taken within Queen Elizabeth National park. In the southern section of this park, the Lions are now and again spotted hanging on braches of huge fig trees whereas the Uganda Kob (which are the major food to these lions) graze in the plains of the Ishasha sector. You will arrive in time for lunch and there after set for an evening game viewing drive. After the drive you will return back to the Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation:
Budget – Topi Lodge
Mid-Range – Ishasha Jungle or Enjojo Lodge
Luxury – Ishasha Wilderness Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Day 4 – Ishasha sector to Kasenyi Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park
After your breakfast you will be taken to Ishasha Sector, famous for the tree climbing lions lounging in the tree branches while keeping a close eye on herds of Uganda kob, their favorite prey. You could have a chance to spot some tree climbing lions after proceeding to your lodge. In the afternoon you will take a Boat Cruise along the amazing Kazinga channel to see, at close range, the water animals to include Hippos, Buffalos, Crocodiles and elephants bathing on the channel banks. There is also a variety of bird species on the water banks especially the famous Shoebill, pelican and Jacana.
Accommodation:
Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages
Mid-Range – Marafiki Safari Lodge
Luxury: Katara Lodge or Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Day 5 – Game Drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park and transfer Kibale National Park
After an early morning game drive and breakfast you will drive to Kibale National Park. Kibale National Park is in Western Uganda, protecting moist evergreen rain forest. It is 766 square kilometres in size and is located between 1,100 metres to 1,600 metres in elevation. Despite encompassing primarily moist evergreen forest, it contains a diverse array of landscapes.
Accommodation:
Budget: Isunga Lodge
Mid-Range: Turaco Tree Top
Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Day 6: Chimps trekking and depart
After breakfast, your river guide will transfer you to the briefing point and will then hand in your details and permits for registration and allocation of chimpanzee community to trek. You will then be allocated to a chimpanzee community and your ranger guide will lead you on the trek in search of this great ape. Watch the chimpanzees in their natural habitat, as they swing from the branches in the canopy high above the forest floor, feed, play and rest. After this exciting activity you will be transferred back to Kampala or Entebbe.
The above itinerary includes:
- 1 Gorilla tracking permit per person (700)
- 1 Chimpanzee trekking permit (200)
- Ground transport in a safari 4 x 4
- 2 litres mineral water per day per person
- Full board accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
- Service of an English-speaking driver guide
- All mentioned activities except for the optional ones
The above itinerary excludes
- Extras at the accommodation i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry etc.
- Tips to porters and driver/ guide
- Insurance
- Items of personal nature
- Any other item not included on the includes list
What to bring
- Rain jacket
- Water proof hiking shoes
- Trousers and long sleeved shirts
- Insect repellent
- Sun hat